Ogun State, Nigeria – A scene of humility and reconciliation unfolded on Tuesday as local government council chairmen in Ogun State approached Governor Dapo Abiodun to seek forgiveness for a petition that had caused controversy. The Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area, Wale Adedayo, had previously accused the governor of withholding local government allocations,…
Kebbi State, Nigeria – A dispute over a debt of N485,000 has taken a tragic turn as Aminu Bello has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police for allegedly killing his creditor, Abdulmajid Nasiru. The incident has left the community in shock and highlighted the dangerous consequences of financial disputes. Commissioner of Police, Samuel Titus…
Lagos, Nigeria – A dramatic scene unfolded on Kodesho Street, Ikeja, as an unidentified “pregnant” woman narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident after falling from a moving commercial bus while attempting to evade officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, not only caused commotion among bystanders but…
In an unexpected twist, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has found his name featured on the national campaign councils of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa. The APC’s candidate for the election is Chief Timipre…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified its campaign to enhance urban aesthetics and create safer spaces by demolishing the notorious “Kasuwan Dare” market located near Kpaduma II on Hassan Musa Katsina Street in Asokoro Extension, Abuja. The market had gained notoriety for harboring suspected hoodlums and drug dealers, posing a…
…names Dr. Tejidini as the new Ag. KWASSIP chief Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Olubukola Kifayat Adedeji, a United Kingdom-trained administrator, as the Managing Director of Kwara Garment Factory Ltd. Kwara Garment is one of the signature projects of the AbdulRazaq administration to boost economic productivity and employment generation in the state. According to Rafiu…
Displaying an inspiring act of compassion and benevolence, renowned philanthropist Amb Yahaya Seriki Gambari has come forward to make a substantial contribution towards assisting young Abdulhayy Modibbo in his battle against Waardenburg Syndrome. Diagnosed at just 4 years and 6 months old, Abdulhayy faces the challenges posed by this developmental disorder, including hearing loss and…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, met Mr Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of HEIRS Holdings and Transcorp PLC, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president’s meeting was in the wake of the commendations received from the private sector for his policy decisions on the country’s economy since he assumed office. Mr. Elumelu, while…
The operatives of the Delta State Police Command on Tuesday arrested over 100 gay suspects allegedly carrying out a gay wedding ceremony at a hotel in the state. Announcing their arrest on Facebook, the state police said it would parade the suspects shortly. “Delta State Command has arrested over a hundred gay suspects in a…
The board of trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Tuesday suspended its presidential candidate during the February 25 presidential election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged involvement in anti-party activities. According to NAN, the suspension of Kwankwaso was announced at the end of a meeting held in Lagos, whereby the party’s BoT…
Ayodeji Makun, a renowned Nigerian comedian popularly known as AY, has revealed that the only belongings he had left following the fire incident in his house were the ones he had traveled with. Earlier this month, news broke that the comedian’s residence had suffered a fire outbreak. In a post on his X page (formerly…
Popular street-hop musician, Portable, has taken to his Instagram page to announce an upcoming tour across the United States. In a bold declaration, he referred to himself as a “born superstar.” This exciting announcement was made through an e-flyer that outlines the dates and venues of events scheduled from September 8th to March 23rd of…
Muhammadu Yahaya Inuwa, the Gombe State Governor, has ordered the immediate closure of local nightclubs, popularly called ‘Gala Houses’. According to Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, who announced on Monday that the measure was followed by a series of complaints from the general public, adding that the enforcement of its closure will…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing youth inclusivity and fostering entrepreneurship within Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Dr. Tajidini Abdulwasiu Olayinka as the new General Manager of the Kwara State Social Investment Program (KWASSIP). Dr. Tajidini is a staunch advocate for youth/women engagement and entrepreneurship promotion, possessing a remarkable background as a…
Following an ongoing request by some Nigerians on whether or not President Bola Ahmed Tinubu graduated from Chicago State University, United States, the institution has put its X (formerly Twitter) page on private. The development is coming after the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, filed a petition in a United States…
No fewer than seven communities in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State are lamenting over constant power blackouts, affecting the area for more than 18 months. The residents of affected communities, which include Oke-Oyi, the headquarters of Ilorin East local council, Agbeyangi, Oke-Ose, Panada, Badi, Adelu and Oloro in the council area, have…
• Highlights the struggles faced by citizens As President Bola Tinubu commemorates his first three months in office, a prominent activist cleric, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has characterized this period as a time of significant hardship and suffering for the majority of Nigerians. Bishop Adeoye, who leads the Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministries (SGTM) and serves…
Following a series of pleads by the lovers of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to release the IPOB leader, Kanu has come out to say that it is an insult to beg the federal government for his release from detention, noting that a court of appeal verdict delivered…
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a socio-cultural association representing the Fulani community, has taken a stand against perceived injustice faced by its members across Nigeria. In a bid to address these concerns, the organization has established a 55-member legal committee tasked with assessing cases involving its members across the country and seeking appropriate legal remedies….
Bayelsa State witnessed an incident of warehouse looting as residents stormed a facility in Yenagoa, the state capital, to pilfer food items. The warehouse, which was previously used to store relief materials for victims of the 2022 floods, was invaded and its contents looted by residents on Sunday night. The Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency…
